LGBTQ2S Community
As resistance movements against racial and state oppression are at the forefront of our focus, we work to center the most marginalized and vulnerable members of our communities. We’ve compiled a list of resources that support and celebrate our LGBTQ2S community.
GET SUPPORT
Tarab NYC: Fosters an inclusive and safe community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and/or gender non-conforming Arab, Middle Eastern, and/or North African people in the greater NYC area. *Register for their June 19 Online Community Support Group
The 519 (Toronto) - Programs and services offered include counselling, queer parenting resources, coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support.
Rainbow Railroad - Since 2006, Rainbow Railroad has helped more than 800 persecuted LGBTQI people from 38 countries travel to safety.
Workers Action Center - Resources to improve the lives and working conditions of people in low-wage and unstable jobs.
Asylum Connect - Online resource database for LGBTQI asylum seekers in the U.S and Canada.
WATCH
June 18 - Seattle Arab Film Festival’s Online Queer Arab Short Films Screening
READ
AlQaws for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society - '5 Ways to Support Palestinian Queers'
'Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique' book by Sa'ed Atshan
Khateera: Arabic language platform
LISTEN
Mashrou' Leila's Radio Romance Music Video
Bashar Murad's More Like You Music Video
FOLLOW
Queer Palestinian Empowerment Network on Facebook
Eva Laurent - Palestinian Drag Artist on Instagram
Art Queer Habibi on Instagram
Halal Bae - Toronto Queer/Drag Performer